Manchester Evening News
A steelband leads the parade as Manchester Caribbean Carnival celebrates its 50th yearManchester, England, U.K. - As the sun beat down upon the streets of Moss Side, the joyful sounds of steel drums filled the air. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, the Manchester Caribbean Carnival has returned with a bang.
Spanning over this weekend (August 13 and 14), Alexandra Park is playing host to the Carnival with plenty of booming music, delicious food and extravagant costumes, following a short hiatus over the last two years due to the COVID pandemic.
Leading the parade on Saturday was a fabulous steel band, whose infectious rhythm instantly brought the streets to life. Hundreds of people lined the streets as the procession made its way from outside Alexandra Park.
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